Tip's Wok Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Folkestone and Hythe
Tip's Wok Box holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ground Floor Business Premises 4 Tontine Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JU
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Tip's Wok Box sits behind roughly 958 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ← Tip's Wok Box | |
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Tip's Wok Box none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tip's Wok Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchills Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Diamond Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| El Cortador Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Burrito Buoy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Curry Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Androus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| China Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
Questions about Tip's Wok Box
What is Tip's Wok Box's food hygiene rating?
Tip's Wok Box has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 24 November 2022.
Is Tip's Wok Box safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tip's Wok Box last inspected?
Tip's Wok Box was last inspected on 24 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tip's Wok Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tip's Wok Box compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, while Tip's Wok Box holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Tip's Wok Box and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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